I found an Elizabeth Jones on the 1930 census living at 2124 Fitzwater Street who I believe was my ancestor. She was listed as single and owner of her own home. Three roomers resided with her, two of which were an Alexander and Daisy Jones. I bet you anything that they were related to Elizabeth in some way. I will get back to you on this one after I do some more research. Her age was listed as 50 years old which would have been off by almost 20 years but ages listed on the census were often just approximations.

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I like the way that you show us Google Maps and also the street view. I'm amazed that you found her! Isn't it funny how much census ages are different from actual ages? (Elizabeth, for example, seems to have "aged" 18 years in just 10 years!)

If only we could see the census figures for just 10 or 20 years forward . . .

I was trying to see the jobs of the three Joneses at this address, but couldn't quite make out the handwriting.

I am amazed I found her too Mariann! It is funny how census ages can be all over the place. Guess it keeps us on our toes, right? For the occupations I think it reads for Elizabeth --maid (day's work) Alexander --labour (A&P storage) and for Daisy --none

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